The average number of frogs owned by the ‘frogaholics’ (which is what Tim calls his collectors) is 18"

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Tim says ‘a frog will only eat something that moves"

Ten things you (probably) didn’t know about Tim Cotterill…

Check out our Top Ten Tim Cotterill aka The Frogman facts.

Check out our Top Ten Tim Cotterill aka The Frogman facts.

Ten things you (probably) didn’t know about Tim Cotterill…

1 – Although he’s most famous for his frogs, one of Tim’s favourite pieces of his own work is a kingfisher – they were, he says, very ‘exotic’ when he was growing up in Leicester.

2 – When he’s not creating beautiful bronze creatures, Tim spends his time designing and making ‘rolling sculptures’ – his spectacular Rocket Trikes, one of which, Rocket 3, featured on the Emmy Award-winning US TV show, Jay Leno’s Garage.

3 – Tim is very physically fit, which he attributes to his trainer, a former Mr California who also had a bit part in the movie Jaws 3.

4 – The average number of frogs owned by the ‘frogaholics’ (which is what Tim calls his collectors) is 18.

5 – Every year, Tim makes a special Mother’s Day piece, always featuring flowers, in tribute to his mum.

6 – Tim likes to put on a show for collectors who come to his personal appearances. They can feature raffles, quizzes, giveaways and – always – one of Tim’s extensive collection of flamboyant jackets.

7 - Tim says ‘a frog will only eat something that moves’ – which is why, more often than not, his pieces feature a bug of some description for the frog to focus on.

8 – The jewel-like patinas of Tim’s animals and birds are the result of years of experimentation. Tim exposes a variety of chemicals, pigments and dyes to high temperatures to create them – the exact ‘recipes’ are a closely-guarded secret.

9 – It takes between five and seven weeks to create each sculpture, with most having a limited edition of between 200 and 500.

10 - Each year, Tim produces a calendar featuring photographs of his work alongside images from his archive. Each page has an inspiring quote, many from Tim himself – in 2019, he’ll be reminding us that: “If you haven’t grown up by the age of 50, you don’t have to!”